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By Dr. Mark George Bound, Dr. Scott Gerschwer, & Dr. Brooklynn Ann WeldenSociety & CultureScienceSocial SciencesGovernment
The Nova Society episodes
- Are We Witnessing the Decline of American Global Influence or Its Recalibration? S4E158 08.13.2025
Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message!
Today, a listener asks Are We Witnessing the Decline of American Global Influence or Its Recalibration? How do domestic issues like political gridlock and social unrest affect foreign policy credibility? Is the U.S. still seen as a moral leader on human rights and democracy? What role should the U.S. play in global conflicts—interventionist, isolationist, or something new?
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The Nova Society Podcast
In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...21 min - , Is the Criminal Justice System Capable of Reform or Is It Fundamentally Broken? S4E157 08.12.2025
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Today, a listener asks Is the Criminal Justice System Capable of Reform or Is It Fundamentally Broken? What does meaningful reform look like beyond slogans like “defund” or “reform”? How do economic and racial disparities manifest in sentencing and policing? Can restorative justice models scale nationally, or are they limited to local experiments?
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The Nova Society Podcast
In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...22 min - Has Social Media Become the New Public Square or a Digital Echo Chamber? S4E156 08.11.2025
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Today, a listener asks Has Social Media Become the New Public Square—or a Digital Echo Chamber? Are platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Threads enhancing or eroding democratic discourse? How do algorithms shape political awareness and activism? Should tech companies be held accountable for misinformation and polarization?
INFORMEDISH: Real life. Artificial cohost.
Movies, parenting and life's absurdities. Jason and his AI cohost Heather take sides.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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The Nova Society Podcast
In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
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...24 min - What Does “Electability” Really Mean and Who Gets to Define It? S4E155 08.08.2025
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Today, a listener asks What Does 'Electability' Really Mean—and Who Gets to Define It? Is electability a coded term that reinforces systemic bias? How do race, gender, and class shape perceptions of political viability? Should voters challenge the narrative of electability more aggressively?
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In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
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...21 min - Is Political Polarization a Symptom or a Strategy? S4E154 08.07.2025
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Today a listener asks Is Political Polarization a Symptom or a Strategy? Are politicians and media outlets actively fueling division for strategic gain? How does polarization affect civic engagement and trust in institutions? Can bipartisan efforts still succeed in today’s climate—or are they performative
INFORMEDISH: Real life. Artificial cohost.
Movies, parenting and life's absurdities. Jason and his AI cohost Heather take sides.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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The Nova Society Podcast
In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...33 min - Is the UK Recognition of Palestine helpful S4E153 08.06.2025
Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message!
Today, a listener asks if the panel believes that the UK recognizing the Palestinian state is a helpful move for the conflict in the region.
INFORMEDISH: Real life. Artificial cohost.
Movies, parenting and life's absurdities. Jason and his AI cohost Heather take sides.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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The Nova Society Podcast
In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...29 min - Should funding to universities be dependent on adhering to the administration's political ideology? S4E152 08.05.2025
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Today, a listener asks if university funding should be dependent on the school adhering to the current administration's political ideology.
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The Nova Society Podcast
In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...17 min - Can the Us support Israel while supplying humanitarian aid to Gaza? S4E151 08.04.2025
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Today, a listener asks if the US can support Israel while supplying humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
INFORMEDISH: Real life. Artificial cohost.
Movies, parenting and life's absurdities. Jason and his AI cohost Heather take sides.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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The Nova Society Podcast
In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...29 min - Is the US moving toward Economic Nationalism S4E150 08.01.2025
Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message!
Today, a listener asks if the recent economic moves by Trump are a signal that America is moving toward economic nationalism.
INFORMEDISH: Real life. Artificial cohost.
Movies, parenting and life's absurdities. Jason and his AI cohost Heather take sides.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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The Nova Society Podcast
In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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...24 min - Should Ghislaine Maxwell get immunity? S4E149 07.31.2025
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Today, a listener asks if we think Congress should give Ghislaine Maxwell immunity for her testimony. Additionally, we are asked about our thoughts on the recent South Park Episode.
INFORMEDISH: Real life. Artificial cohost.
Movies, parenting and life's absurdities. Jason and his AI cohost Heather take sides.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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The Nova Society Podcast
In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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About The Nova Society
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We address listener questions about the headlines shaping today’s world and the social and political forces behind them. Our mission is to offer clear, unbiased commentary rooted in critical…
thinking and analytical rigor. Through thoughtful, in‑depth conversations, we examine current events and the challenges facing society, while still keeping space for engaging, enjoyable dialogue. We hold that facts matter, and that misinformation and disinformation remain among the most serious threats to an informed and healthy civic culture.